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Justin Muturi

Also known as: The former National Assembly Speaker · Former Attorney General Justin Muturi · former National Assembly Speaker · Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi · the former Attorney General · former Attorney General · DP leader Justin Muturi · Former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi · former National Assembly Speaker and Attorney General Justin Muturi · former CS Justin Muturi · former National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi · DP Party leader Justin Muturi · Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi

Democratic Party leader and former Attorney General who appears in coverage of 2027 election opposition coordination and government accountability issues.

2026-04-242026-11-04

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July 2026
30 JulThe Standard
… His remarks echo criticism by former Attorney General Justin Muturi, who has accused Ruto of interfering with institutions of governance.Muturi argued that only the Office of the Auditor General, the Office of the Controller of Budget and, to a large extent, the Judiciary had rem …
'It follows you to your grave': Ndung'u accuses Ruto of overrunning state institutions
22 JulThe Standard
… The meeting also comes only weeks after former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi publicly declared during a church service that he would only support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency.The event was attended by several opposition leaders, including Matiang'i, sparking …
Matiang'i meets Sifuna as opposition talks gather pace ahead of 2027 race
15 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUnited Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and other leaders when they joined worshippers at the ATG-Kangundo Altar during a church dedication service along Kangundo Road, June 5, 2026. …
Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders
14 JulCapital News
… The list of candidates includes Martha Karua, Boniface Mwangi, Rigathi Gachagua, Okiya Omtatah, Edwin Sifuna, George Wajackoyah, Reuben Kigame, Kalonzo Musyoka, Ndindi Nyoro, Jimmy Wanjigi, George Natembeya, Justin Muturi, Eugene Wamalwa, Willis Otieno, David Maraga and Fred Mati …
WANTAM Launches Digital Vote to Pick Single Opposition Flagbearer for 2027
14 JulCitizen Digital
… e By Ian Omondi July 14, 2026 04:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper party chief Kalonzo Musyoka addresses a press conference flanked by fellow opposition co-principals Martha Karua (PLP) and JB Muturi …
'Ol Kalou by-election will reveal fate of 2027 polls': Opposition warns IEBC, police
14 JulCapital News
… Addressing the media on behalf of the opposition coalition, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi said violent incidents witnessed over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu signal a worrying trend that threatens Kenya’s constitutional democracy, national cohesion a …
Opposition blames Ruto over rising political violence, demands impartial policing ahead of Ol Kalou poll
12 JulThe Standard
… Within days, DP leader Justin Muturi endorsed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka while sharing a platform with Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i. …
United opposition and the presidential system
7 JulThe Standard
… Mr Muturi is Democratic Party of Kenya's Party Leader Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. …
Kenya's rare earth wealth: A national treasure that must not be surrendered
6 JulThe Standard
United Opposition leaders during a church service at the ATG-Kangundo Altar along Kangundo road on June 5, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed as the delay in selecting a …
Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders
6 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUnited Opposition leaders during a church service at Around the Globe Deliverance Ministries in Kamulu along Kangundo road on June 5, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front party leader K …
Muturi endorses Kalonzo for opposition flagbearer

Politics

Muturi accuses IEBC of delaying 2027 election preparations

The News

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, speaking for the United Alternative Government, has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of undermining preparations for the 2027 General Election and demanded the immediate recall of key officials involved in election technology procurement, arguing that the commission's internal decisions are contributing to delays rather than court cases alone.

2 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

Muturi accuses IEBC of delaying 2027 election preparations
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, speaking for the United Alternative Government, has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of undermining preparations for the 2027 General Election and demanded the immediate recall of key officials involved in election technology procurement, arguing that the commission's internal decisions are contributing to delays rather than court cases alone.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
Gachagua challenges Matiang'i, Muturi to prove political strength
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to Fred Matiang'i and Justin Muturi, urging them to demonstrate their political ground strength rather than question his focus on numbers in the effort to unseat President William Ruto.
9 hours ago · The Standard →

Yesterday

Caroli Omondi accuses UDA, ODM of weakening election transparency
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi said his proposals to restore mandatory live streaming of election results and establish additional safeguards for the 2027 General Election were dropped during parliamentary consideration of the Elections Amendment Bill, which he attributes to UDA and ODM using National Dialogue Committee proposals to weaken electoral transparency.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua defends himself against bullying claims from opposition leaders
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has denied accusations from Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i and Democratic Party's Justin Muturi that he is arrogant and bullying the opposition, saying he is being truthful about the difficulty of unseating President William Ruto in 2027 and calling for opposition leaders to mobilize voters and unite under the United Alternative Government.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua urges opposition leaders to mobilise voters for 2027
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has told United Alternative Government leaders to stop being lazy and mobilise voters, saying 18 million votes are needed to unseat President William Ruto in 2027. He stressed that mobilisation must happen on the ground, not in offices or through press conferences.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 2 November

Muturi accuses Gachagua of bullying, warns opposition fracture risks 2027
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of political bullying and double-speak, warning that divisions within the United Opposition could derail its presidential bid in 2027. Muturi questioned whether Gachagua's push for tripartite political arrangements prioritised individual leaders' interests over the opposition's shared goal of winning the presidency.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muturi accuses Gachagua of political bullying, double-speak
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, leader of the Democratic Party, criticised Deputy Prime Minister Rigathi Gachagua for political bullying, double-speak and undermining cooperation within the Wantam movement, questioning whether Gachagua prioritises winning the presidency or controlling MPs and devolved units ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 30 October

Kalonzo urges opposition unity after hostile reception at Sifuna event
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was booed by delegates at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential secretariat unveiling, after cautioning against prematurely declaring Sifuna the opposition's presidential candidate. Kalonzo called on opposition leaders to set aside personal ambitions and follow an agreed process in selecting a flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, saying he would support Sifuna or another opposition leader if they emerged as the coalition's preferred candidate.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 26 October

MPs reject amendment on election results livestreaming mechanism
Members of the National Assembly have rejected an amendment addressing a legal defect in Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act, which requires the IEBC to livestream results from polling stations but states those results are for public information only and cannot form the basis of a final declaration. The High Court declared the provision unconstitutional in 2018, a finding upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2023, raising questions about how results will be relayed during the 2027 General Election.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

United Opposition warns against IEBC autonomy interference
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muturi urges binding livestreaming rules for 2027 election
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for enforceable guidelines to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, citing disruptions during the 2022 results announcement that fueled suspicion and eroded public trust. He wants the Ministry of Information, Media Council of Kenya, political parties and the IEBC to agree on a protocol guaranteeing public access to electoral information and requiring clear explanations for any livestream interruptions.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 23 October

Muturi urges IEBC to expedite ballot procurement ahead of 2027
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conclude its election-related procurement processes transparently and within timelines, following the opening of six bids for electoral technology equipment ahead of the 2027 general election.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

Parliament considers removing election results livestreaming requirement
Parliament is considering legal changes that would remove the mandatory live transmission of election results from polling stations, a practice established after the 2007 post-election violence to ensure transparency and prevent result manipulation during tallying.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

Muturi calls for Duale's resignation over Ebola screening lapses
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign if he cannot account for the government's handling of an alleged Ebola-related incident involving a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo who was reportedly cleared at JKIA following a telephone communication. Muturi has demanded an independent investigation into the claims and says the Ministry of Health, airport authorities and the hospital involved should disclose their findings to the public.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Muturi demands probe into alleged Ebola incident at JKIA
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an independent investigation into allegations of a possible Ebola-related incident at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, demanding that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale account for the government's handling of the matter. According to Muturi, a whistleblower alleged an individual travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo was cleared at the airport following a telephone communication before being taken to a hospital.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

Opposition accuses government of negligence in Ebola preparedness
Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders have accused the government of lacking a solid strategy to prevent Ebola from entering Kenya, and called on development partners including the United States to ensure funds provided are properly utilised. The leaders also criticised President William Ruto for failing to address climate change.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

Opposition accuses Ruto government of privatising Port of Mombasa
Opposition leaders from the Ukombozi Coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa and placing it under the control of a few individuals. They say they support development and construction of an oil refinery in Lamu but insist that the law must be followed.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muturi questions low KPA asset valuation, demands transparency
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to explain the reported valuation of Kenya Ports Authority assets at KSh10 billion, despite claims that investments cost taxpayers approximately KSh150 billion over 15 years. Muturi, speaking on behalf of the Ukombozi Alliance, argued these are strategic national assets built with public resources and should not be disposed of without transparency or accountability.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kalonzo predicts united opposition will defeat Ruto
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the united opposition will defeat President William Ruto in next year's general election at the ballot, declaring that Ruto "has been cornered" and lacks the numbers to win regardless of any tactics deployed. Kalonzo called on Akamba voters to register ahead of the IEBC's final voter registration phase and criticized Ruto for making empty promises to Kenyans.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Kalonzo presidential ticket could advantage Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
An opinion piece argues that if the Opposition nominates Kalonzo Musyoka for president in 2027, despite his polling lead and backing from opposition figures like Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa, it risks handing President Ruto his clearest path to a second term, citing Kalonzo's limited national electoral reach and history of unsuccessful vice-presidential campaigns.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator appeals High Court ruling on presidential ballot verification
Okiya Omtatah has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal challenging High Court Judge Gregory Mutai's rejection of a bid to scrap the presidential ballot verification and re-tallying process, citing 12 grievances including alleged errors in the judge's application of the Maina Kiai judgment and findings on the IEBC chairman's role.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

Muturi warns leaders against ethnic rhetoric ahead of 2027
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Kenyans to be wary of political recklessness that could cause animosity among communities, citing Kenya's history of paying an enormous price for ethnic-mobilised politics. He took a swipe at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over reported remarks about mobilising Somalis from Somalia to support President Ruto's re-election, saying such language deepens divisions and should not be casually dismissed.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

Muturi calls for probe into alleged Kenyan ID issuance to border communities
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called on the National Security Council to investigate concerns over the alleged issuance of Kenyan identification documents to people in border communities, saying the Government should establish facts and take appropriate action if laws have been violated.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

Linda Mwananchi caucus endorses Sifuna for 2027 presidential race
The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election at a Windsor retreat, notably without Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or any representative from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
Muturi hails Bondo's significance in Kenya's political history
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has described Bondo as a significant centre in Kenya's political history, as the country prepares to mark one year since the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Muturi said Bondo's political significance extends beyond being the home of the Odinga family, as politics is woven into the history of the people there.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

High Court orders IEBC to grant access to electoral records
The High Court has granted orders allowing lawful access to key electoral records held by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers, and audit logs, following a petition by Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi's legal team seeking greater transparency and independent scrutiny of election systems.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Opposition coalition calls for abolition of national tallying centre
A coalition of opposition groups led by former Chief Justice David Maraga is calling for the scrapping of the national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that presidential results declared at constituency level should be final and not re-tallied at a central venue like Bomas of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Government spokesperson denies selective justice over violence incidents
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political violence escalating across Kenya, rule of law at risk
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

Opposition accuses Deputy President Kindiki of sparking Embu unrest
The United Opposition, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of sparking chaos at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu county through cash handouts, claiming residents rebelled after being locked out of the stadium during the distribution.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →